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Influence of different drying techniques on the quality and physicochemical properties of Ghana‐sourced turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) samples

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study evaluated the influence of four drying techniques—freeze drying (FZD), microwave drying (MCD), oven drying (OVD), and sun drying (SUD)—on the bioactive, nutritional, and physical properties of turmeric. Using standard analytical procedures, the samples were examined for antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS assays), total ...
Eric Antiri Aforo, Richard Osae, Maurice Tibiru Apaliya, Irene Akua Idun, Emmanuel Kwaw, Raphael N. Alolga, Francis Appiah   +6 more
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Nitric Oxide Scavenging by Curcuminoids

Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1997
AbstractBecause curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity, inhibits induction of nitric oxide synthase in activated macrophages and has been shown to be a potent scavenger of free radicals we have investigated whether it can scavenge nitric oxide directly.Curcumin reduced the amount of nitrite formed by the reaction between ...
, Sreejayan, M N, Rao
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Effects of a mucoadhesive formulation containing curcuma longa l. on oral wound healing

Clinical and Biomedical Research, 2021
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a topical mucoadhesive formulation with Curcuma longa L. extract (MFC) on oral wound healing. Methods: Seventy-two Wistar rats were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Control, Vehicle, and
Chris Krebs Danilevicz, Vivian Petersen Wagner, Liana Preto Webber, Tuany Rafaeli Schmidt, Ellen Cristine Pineze Alonso, Elismauro Francisco de Mendonça, Marize Campos Valadares, Ricardo Neves Marreto, Manoela Domingues Martins   +8 more
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Curcumin reduces malondialdehyde and improves antioxidants in humans with diseased conditions: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BioMedicine, 2019
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to collate the effects of curcumin on MDA and antioxidant markers in individuals with diseased conditions.
Alizadeh Mohammad, Kheirouri Sorayya
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The Role of Polyphenols in Respiratory and Gut Health: From the Perspective of Gut‐Lung Axis

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The gut‐lung axis constitutes a dynamic, multidirectional communication platform between the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Its complexity arises from the integrated crosstalk among the microbiota, immune system, and redox homeostasis, collectively influencing disease susceptibility and progression.
Jian Kang, YongJun Du, Yanmei Hou, Liangliang Hao, Zhen Chen, Haoyang Xie, Chuantao Zhang, Lei Li   +7 more
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Curcuminoids: production, properties and application. Report 2. Antioxidant and antimutagenic activity of curcuminoids

Sovremennaya nauka i innovatsii, 2022
As a result of studies, it has been shown that the antioxidant activity in the series curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, demethoxycurcumin decreases. The TEAС value was determined for curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, demethoxycurcumin, which is 0.41, 0.32 and 0.21, respectively.
M. A. Kapustin, A. S. Chubarova, I. A. Evdokimov, A. D. Lodygin, S. V. Lodygina, N. V. Dudchik, V. G. Cigankov, A. M. Bondaruk, V. P. Kurchenko   +8 more
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Curcuminoid Contents in Rhizomes of Some Zingiberaceous Plants Sold via Online Platforms: Influence of Species and Cultivation Location

International Journal of Food Science
Zingiberaceous plants are versatile and find application in various fields, including food, medicine, and cosmetics. Recently, turmeric and other Zingiberaceous plants have become readily available through online platforms.
Chaowalit Monton, Orawan Theanphong, Pathamaporn Pathompak, Jirapornchai Suksaeree, Natawat Chankana   +4 more
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Synthesis and Optical Properties of a Novel Hybrid Nanosystem Based on Covalently Modified nSiO₂ Nanoparticles with a Curcuminoid Molecule

Nanomaterials
A new curcuminoid molecule (3) has been designed and synthesized, containing a central -(CH2)2-COOH chain at the α carbon of the keto-enol moiety in the structure.
Nicole Parra-Muñoz, Valentina López-Monsalves, Rodrigo Espinoza-González, Daniel Aravena, Nancy Pizarro, Monica Soler   +5 more
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Anti-Edematogenic and Anti-Granuloma Activity of a Synthetic Curcuminoid Analog, 5-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)penta-2,4-dien-1-one, in Mouse Models of Inflammation

Molecules, 2019
Curcumin, derived from the rhizome Curcuma longa, has been scientifically proven to possess anti-inflammatory activity but is of limited clinical and veterinary use owing to its low bioavailability and poor solubility. Hence, analogs of curcuminoids with
Nadia Hisamuddin, Wan Mastura Shaik Mossadeq, Mohd Roslan Sulaiman, Faridah Abas, Sze Wei Leong, Nadhirah Kamarudin, Hui Ming Ong, Ahmad Farhan Ahmad Azmi, Rasyidah Ryta Ayumi, Madihah Talib   +9 more
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Spirulina platensis Foliar Spraying Curcuma longa Has Improved Growth, Yield, and Curcuminoid Biosynthesis Gene Expression, as Well as Curcuminoid Accumulation

Horticulturae, 2022
The application of Spirulina platensis aqueous extract (SAE) in foliar spraying has been shown to promote plant growth and yield, as well as to modify the compositions of bioactive chemicals in various plant species.
Munirah F. Al Dayel, Fadia El Sherif
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